[Tutorial] How to fix "This app has been blocked for your protection" in Windows

While trying to install some application in Windows, you might encounter:

Code:

X This app has been blocked for your protection
An administrator has blocked you from running this app. For more information, contact the administrator

If you trust the application and really wish to install then you must run the application in command prompt launched in elevated (Administrator) mode. To do this:

Press the Windows button or launch the Start menu

Type cmd.exe

Right-click cmd.exe (command prompt) from the results then select Run as Administrator

Navigate to the location of the file in command prompt (you'll need to know some basic commands)

When in the installer's location, type the full file name (including the extension) then press Enter

Follow the installation Wizard

Example

Lets say I wish to install IntelAndroidDrvSetup1.5.0 which is located in C:\Users\Enigma\Desktop\Hovatek\Intel DualOS drivers\Cube I10 Drivers Tools, here's what my command will look like (I press Enter after each command):

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